classicism

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Recent Examples of classicism Similarly, fashion brands at the fair doubled down on classicism, revisiting heritage menswear codes with a global perspective, adding references and craftmanship from a multitude of cultures and subcultures. Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 This savoir-faire perfectly corresponds with the spirit of cooperation initiated by our founders, William Baume & Paul Mercier, where classicism meets creativity, expertise meets quality, tradition meets modernity, and elegance meets character... Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Housed in a 19th century Roman palazzo, the hotel’s 78 rooms and suites showcase Italian baroque opulence and the elegance of French classicism, striking the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Rather the most notable trend was a retro classicism that made the event look like a cosplay convention for Olde Tinsel Town. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for classicism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classicism
Noun
  • The Renaissance celebrated the dignity of man; science opened new frontiers.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Rerum upheld labor unions as a proper exercise of workers’ natural rights to dignity and authentic freedom—and emphasized the obligation of the state to protect their rights and interests.
    Time, Time, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Layer a white cotton T-shirt underneath for a more comfortable styling choice, and a belt with silver hardware cinches the waist for an extra dose of sophistication.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 23 May 2025
  • Balancing the softness, an oversized high-neck top offers a refreshing, modern edge, while a metallic bouclé jacket channels the timeless sophistication of the quintessential Valli woman — the kind who lunches in couture and lives for a touch of glamour.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • After George Floyd was killed in 2020, many police departments across the country banned or restricted the knee-on-neck restraint.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025
  • Rickson stages both plays with elegant restraint, arranging just a few bits of furniture in front of a bare brick wall.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Listen to this article MIAMI — The Miami Heat’s approach to free agency last summer was simplicity, that Jimmy Butler would return hungry for an extension, the core would meet Pat Riley’s mandate of elevated attendance, Jaime Jaquez Jr. would make sophomore strides.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
  • Bronwen Sciortino, author & simplicity expert teaching easy ways to tailor-make healthy, happy & highly successful lives.
    Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Longview’s design is an homage to Park Slope’s leafy charms and the industrial chic of Gowanus.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • New sneaker launches: Miu Miu’s take on sporty chic and Balenciaga’s Puma collaboration, which merges luxury with streetwear.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
  • The pink-and-brown mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring 20s ostentation, stretches from Lake Worth to the Atlantic Ocean and contains 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, three bomb shelters, a theater, a ballroom and a nine-hole golf course.
    Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • For a taste of the unusual, check out the Burger King in Kayenta, Arizona, which is home to a mini museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, who helped transmit secret messages to Allied forces during World War II.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • Whether your ideal trip includes relaxed outings, rugged adventures, or a blend of both, Telluride Central Reservations can tailor a package specific to your tastes and interests.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The grandeur and pageantry of the position belies the simple existence the pope has led for much of his life.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
  • Picture this: the roaming hills of a pastoral land or the grandeur of an enormous palace gripping the attention of an audience.
    Sara Smith, Variety, 20 May 2025

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